Why was the purchase of slaves allowed during Biblical times?
Question Gramps, I have been discussing matters of misinterpretation with Bible versus with friends and was wondering, why are there parts of the Bible that allow the purchase of slaves? Bryce Answer Bryce, Interesting question. To begin, I would...
If my father is the Branch President, can I repent to someone else?
Question Gramps, Hello. I have broken the Law of Chastity and the Word of Wisdom. I've been doing better and reading my scriptures and praying for forgiveness but I know I have to talk to my branch president to repent. I've been wanting to repent to the branch...
How many Priesthoods are there?
Question Gramps, How many priesthoods are there? I know there is the Aaronic and Melchezidek, but someone mentioned there was also the Patriarchal Priesthood? Don Answer Don, Technically, there's only one Priesthood. All other orders are...
Will the Church rescind the ban on coffee due to Alzheimers studies?
Question Gramps, I am a member and wonder why the church does not rescind the ban on coffee when scientific studies over the past 20 years have shown that drinking 3-4 cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of Alzheimers by 65%. So in order for me to reduce my...
Can physical intimacy and spirituality be compatible?
Question Dear Gramps, When I am reading my scriptures or saying my prayers, I have no interest in physical intimacy with my spouse. And when we do come together I become very carnally minded and completely lose interest in saying my prayers, reading my...
Is God a respecter of persons sometimes?
Question Gramps, Why does the Lord seem to bless some of the faithful with prosperity? It seems that others who are faithful and also pay their tithes and do what they're asked seem to find failure in business opportunities and employment. All they are only...
What is the curse of the broken law?
Question Gramps, 24 Behold, my son, this thing ought not to be; for repentance is unto them that are under condemnation and under the curse of a broken law. (Moroni 8:24) What do you think the curse of the broken law is? Sarah Answer Sarah, In...
How can I learn about the church as a teenager?
Question Gramps, Hello. I am 16 and I have zero affiliation with the church. I was interested in learning about the Mormons, so I got a copy of the Book of Mormon. I have read part of it and I would like to learn more about it with others. Should I go to my...
Was Joseph Smith just a con man?
Question Gramps, In 1971 Joseph Smith was arrested and brought before a Justice of the Peace for that practice of a "glass looker". Before this he was in a court case where he would look into a stone placed in his hat to find treasure. He conned many people...
Is there a reference that people filled with the Spirit of Christ can heal?
Question Gramps. Is there a reference that people with the Spirit of Christ and filled with the Holy Ghost can heal people with faith? My granddaughter who is on a mission got this question and needs an answer. I told her that LDS do not have a lock on faith...
